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The '''Panorama GX617''' is a [[medium format]] [[roll film]] panorama camera introduced by [[Fuji]] in 1993. It replaced the [[Fuji Panorama G617]] released in 1985. | The '''Panorama GX617''' is a [[medium format]] [[roll film]] panorama camera introduced by [[Fuji]] in 1993. It replaced the [[Fuji Panorama G617]] released in 1985. | ||
| − | + | The camera features a interchangeable lenses and corresponding shoe mount viewfinders. The lenses can be switched between a 90mm f/5.6, 105mm f/8 and a 180mm f/6.7. The shutters are based on a [[Copal]] 0, with speeds of 1 to 500 of a sec. | |
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| + | Photos are captured in a 6x17cm format onto [[120 film|120 or 220]] film. 120 film yields 4 exposure while 220 produces 8 exposures. Changing formats require unlocking the pressure plate. The film transport uses a four stroke film advance lever. There a magnetic [[shutter release]] on top the camera body. The camera has strap connectors on the front of the body sandwiching the lens mount. Power is with two [[CR123A]] batteries. | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/fujica/fuji_gx617_pro/fuji_gx617_pro.htm GX617 manual] at [http://www.orphancameras.com Mike Butkus Orphan cameras] | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/fujica/fuji_gx617_pro/fuji_gx617_pro.htm GX617 manual] at [http://www.orphancameras.com Mike Butkus Orphan cameras] | ||
| + | * [http://www.adammonk.com/fuji-gx617-review/ GX617 review] by Bob Halligan published by Photographic Trader: Feb 2006, used with permission on [http://www.adammonk.com/ Adam Monk Art Photography] | ||
[[Category: Fuji|GX617]] | [[Category: Fuji|GX617]] | ||
[[Category: Panorama]] | [[Category: Panorama]] | ||
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The Panorama GX617 is a medium format roll film panorama camera introduced by Fuji in 1993. It replaced the Fuji Panorama G617 released in 1985.
The camera features a interchangeable lenses and corresponding shoe mount viewfinders. The lenses can be switched between a 90mm f/5.6, 105mm f/8 and a 180mm f/6.7. The shutters are based on a Copal 0, with speeds of 1 to 500 of a sec.
Photos are captured in a 6x17cm format onto 120 or 220 film. 120 film yields 4 exposure while 220 produces 8 exposures. Changing formats require unlocking the pressure plate. The film transport uses a four stroke film advance lever. There a magnetic shutter release on top the camera body. The camera has strap connectors on the front of the body sandwiching the lens mount. Power is with two CR123A batteries.
Links
- GX617 manual at Mike Butkus Orphan cameras
- GX617 review by Bob Halligan published by Photographic Trader: Feb 2006, used with permission on Adam Monk Art Photography
